Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller
United States of America
The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 film noir directed by John Huston that tells the story of a group of criminals who plan and execute a daring jewel heist. The film stars Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley, a tough but simple-minded criminal who is recruited by Doc Riedenschneider, a mastermind thief played by Sam Jaffe, to participate in the heist.
Other key characters in the film include Emmerich, played by Louis Calhern, who finances the operation; Gus, played by James Whitmore, a safecracker; and Cobby, played by Marc Lawrence, an experienced fence. The group's plan is to steal a fortune in jewels from a wealthy businessman who keeps them in a heavily guarded safe in his mansion.
The heist itself is meticulously planned and executed, but the aftermath of the robbery is plagued with complications and double crosses. The police become involved, and tensions rise among the members of the gang. Some turn on each other in an attempt to keep the stolen jewels for themselves, while others try to flee the city and avoid capture.
Ultimately, the film ends with the remaining members of the gang scattered and on the run, with heavy losses on all sides. The Asphalt Jungle is widely regarded as one of the best films of the film noir genre, and its detailed portrayal of the planning and execution of a criminal heist has become a classic example in later films.
